CORE DiplOmatiC tRaininG

Established in 1965, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is an autonomous institution within the UN system with a mission to deliver innovative training and conduct research on knowledge systems to develop the capacity of beneficiaries.

Following its mandate of “enhancing the effectiveness of the United Nations in achieving the major objectives of the Organization”, the Institute has concretely contributed to developing the capacities of Member States in the fields of economic and social development, diplomacy, and peace and security.

Currently, UNITAR provides training to approximately 24,000 participants per year in some 450 different training activities and uses both face-to-face and distance-learning methodologies.

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Our workshops offer an unrivaled level of involvement of experienced United Nations personnel, high-level diplomats and facilitators.

The training methodology is influenced by the multilateral setting, involving peer-to-peer learning and exchange within a global body of diplomats.

UNITAR workshops are convenient, held at the United Nations locations and tailored, to the extent possible, to fit into the calendar of official United Nations meetings.

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CORE DiplOmatiC tRaininG

Core Diplomatic Training (CDT) is executive-style training provided to diplomats at major United Nations locations, so that they can perform effectively in a multilateral context. It covers training in international cooperation and multilateral diplomacy, aimed at enhancing the understanding of the United Nations system and its organs and procedures, strengthening the skills relevant to conferences and negotiations and supporting efforts to build a more effective multilateral system.

UNITAR has been delivering CDT workshops since its inception in 1965. The workshops are therefore traditionally considered the “core” training of the Institute.

The nature of the training is “on the UN, for the UN, by the UN”. By definition, CDT implies training that is multilateral in character and offered in a multilateral context.

The average duration of a CDT workshop is between one and two days and workshops are delivered in either English or French.

In order to ensure the on-going participation of least developed countries and other developing countries in CDT workshops, UNITAR offers a number of fellowships and fee-waiver opportunities.

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Core Diplomatic Training workshops are aimed at:

Junior to senior level diplomats and other delegates acting as representatives of their governments at the United Nations or in other international fora;

Government officers from specialized Ministries working on international issues (environment, security, trade etc.);

University professors, academics, lawyers, staff of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international organizations and private sector companies.

A limited number of fellowships are available to participate in our CDT workshops free of charge.

For more information on the fellowship opportunities please visit: www.unitar.org/cdt-fellowships

The delivery format of all workshops devotes particular attention to:

Interactivity: The workshops involve participants actively in discussions, feedback rounds and group exercises.

Applicability: The workshops use a ‘learning-by-doing’ approach where participants learn how to apply theories to concrete situations, either through case studies, role plays or simulation exercises.

Experience Sharing: The workshops draw from the experience, knowledge and personal resources of the participants.

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This workshop equips participants with the key skills required to speak in public, be it at a meeting within the United Nations system or at other formal or informal sessions.

This workshop helps participants deal efficiently with tensions, differences and conflicts in multilateral negotiations.

This workshop enables participants to write UN Resolutions and understand their specific structure.

This workshop provides participants with an understanding and appreciation of the various layers of protocol that are relevant to a delegate’s mandate.

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FaCilitatiOn SkillS anD tECHniqUESThis workshop enables participants to facilitate meetings of different sizes and audiences.

This workshop provides participants with the skills and kowledge to perform effectively as a conference delegate.

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In addition to skills-based workshops UNITAR also organises a number of briefings and orientation courses in collaboration with different UN entities and departments.

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COntaCt USFor Core Diplomatic Training taking place in New York: Email: nyo@unitar.org Telephone: +1 212 963 9196

For Core Diplomatric Training taking place in all other locations: Email: diplomacy@unitar.org Telephone: +41 22 917 86 77

www.unitar.org/cdt

For more information on the Multilateral Diplomacy Programme:www.unitar.org/mdp

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